Slithering Snake

Hi readers,

Did you meet the Sidewinder in the November issue of Chirp Magazine? Here is a video of a sidewinder slithering sideways through the desert sand. Go snake, go!

Get Excited for National Science Reading Day!

Hey readers,

As part of Science Literacy Week 2020, Owlkids has partnered with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to present the National Science Reading Day contest!

To enter, simply devote part of the day on September 22, 23, or 24 to science reading. Then head to the contest page (where you can finds lots of great reading suggestions!) to enter your classroom or personal information. Finally, share your reading list or photos from the day.

There is $3,000 in prizes to be won! NSERC is giving away four classroom prizes filled with magazines, books, and an $100 Indigo gift card. Five individual winners will also receive a prize pack filled with magazine and books.

Get excited about National Science Reading Day with Chirp editor Jackie and see what she’s reading here!

Contest starts September 23.

Click here for full rules and regulations.

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of cute kittens with a chick to put a smile on your face today!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Frozen Hot Chocolate

Hey readers,

Cool off this weekend with a frozen hot chocolate! Check out the video below to learn how to make this chilly treat.

Enjoy!

-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

Chirp Science: Sink or Float?

Hey readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Matheus find out which objects will sink and which objects will float!

If you try this experiment this summer, let me know in the comments below.

Have fun!

-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com